YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held a teleconference with legislators this week to update them on the state response to the coronavirus pandemic. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says most legislators are concerned about impacts in their districts. Hunhoff says Noem stressed transparency. Hunhoff says the Governor did talk about some… Read more »
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Air show at Pierre Regional Airport postponed to 2021
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The coronavirus is causing the postponement of the “Let Freedom Fly” airshow at Pierre Regional Airport to 2021. Organizer Jim Pietz with Mustang Aviation of Pierre says the military assets lined up to take part in the Independence Day weekend show are grounded due to quarantine. The Royal Canadian Air Force… Read more »
Loans seem to work best for businesses that managed to stay open
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Banks across the country are the conduits for federal dollars to help businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus disruption. South Dakota Bankers Association President Curt Everson says they have seen heavy traffic. Everson says the loans seem to work best for businesses that managed to stay open. Everson says businesses need… Read more »
Regents dealing with major issues
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced South Dakota universities to produce online classes to end the spring semester and raises questions for the future. Outgoing Board of Regents President Kevin Schieffer says they are dealing with a major threat. Schieffer says they will have to have some in depth discussions.… Read more »
Thune among lawmakers requesting investigation into cattle market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Farm state lawmakers including South Dakota Senator John Thune are asking for action to strengthen the integrity of the cattle market and requesting an investigation into the volatility tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thune has asked both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Justice to look into possible collusion.… Read more »
Health Secretary says trial will involve different types of patients, one drug
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Reporters asked South Dakota health officials to comment Tuesday on problems experienced by the nation of Brazil, in testing hydroxychloroquine, and the variant called chloroquine, which stopped testing the drugs recently. The Brazil study was comparing a regular-dose and high-dose application of both drugs, and was suspended when many in… Read more »
Ipswich Trail Days canceled
IPSWICH, S.D. (Press Release) – Originally planned for June 13, 2020, Ipswich Trail Days has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing necessity for social distancing and limited public gathering. With generous sponsorship from local businesses year after year, the annual summer celebration in Ipswich, South Dakota during the second… Read more »
SDPB hosting town hall with Gov. Noem Wednesday night
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – SDPB is hosting a live, one-hour discussion with Gov. Kristi Noem regarding the impact of coronavirus across the state. The program is Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm Central, 6 Mountain. Joining Governor Noem are Kim Malsam-Rysdon, Secretary of Health; and Steve Westra, Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.… Read more »
Recoveries up in latest COVID-19 totals
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s COVID-19 numbers released earlier today show a leap of 54 recoveries compared to 10 on Monday. There were 121 new cases reported, compared to 138 new cases on Monday. Negative cases totaled 174 compared to 311 the day before. The state’s total numbers include 988 confirmed cases, 8,308 negative… Read more »
Minnehaha County has more coronavirus cases than Hennepin County
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — With 15 percent of the population of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Minnehaha County has 220 more coronavirus cases than the Minneapolis-centric county. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Minnehaha County’s 2019 population at 193,134 and Hennepin County’s at 1.266 million. Minnehaha County has 768 coronavirus cases according to the S.D. Department of… Read more »